Randa Apparel & Accessories · 6 hours ago
Designer - Cold-Weather Accessories
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yr
3+ years expRanda Apparel & Accessories is one of the world’s leading fashion clothing and accessories companies, and they are seeking a Designer specializing in cold-weather accessories to join their Corporate Design team. The Designer will be responsible for creating innovative designs while collaborating with various teams and overseeing the design process from research to market presentation.
ApparelB2BBrand MarketingE-CommerceFashionLifestyleRetailWholesale
Responsibilities
Stay informed about current design trends, industry influences, and competitor activity
Create trend boards and collateral materials for internal use, licensors, and customer presentations
Develop new materials and constructions specific to the assigned brands
Collaborate with licensors, merchandising, sales, and design teams to communicate and present ideas effectively
Design collections that align with brand direction, market needs, and company initiatives
Oversee the design process from initial research through to technical development and market presentation
Produce detailed technical drawings and specifications for factory partners
Manage the product design lifecycle, including preparing tech packs, sample requests, PLM system updates, and factory communications
Meet project goals while maintaining attention to detail, tracking progress, and anticipating challenges
Ensure deadlines on the design calendar are met
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion, Industrial Design, or related field
3-5 years of experience in product design and development
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, etc.) with a minimum of 3 years of experience
Familiarity with Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite
Strong understanding of raw materials, sourcing, and designing within target costs
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Creative and innovative, with the ability to contribute unique ideas
Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with Merchandising, Sales, Packaging, and Sourcing teams
Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Open to direction and constructive feedback
Positive team player with a collaborative mindset
Preferred
Experience with web-based Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems
Knowledge of 3D software/printing
Prior design experience in soft goods accessories, apparel design, or hard goods
Prior experience in cold-weather accessory design
Domestic and international travel (25%-30%) is required; prior overseas travel experience
Benefits
Three weeks of paid time off within the first year of employment.
Company provided life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid parental leave.
Health, vision, and dental insurance options with low employee contributions.
Commuter benefit plan.
Optional supplemental life insurance, pet insurance, and accident & critical illness insurance offered at a group discount rate.
401(k).
Unlimited access to our award-winning online fitness, and wellness program.
Company
Randa Apparel & Accessories
Randa Apparel & Accessories (RAA) is a global powerhouse with over 100 years of expertise.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Katz
Executive Vice President
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